NORPOLE EWCIM120S, User Manual

Page 1: ...Automatic Ice Maker User s Manual Be sure ice maker is standing upright 24 hours prior to plug in I Model EWCIM65S EWCIM90S EWCIM120S ...

Page 2: ...nections 12 13 Installation Types 14 15 OPERATION 15 18 Final Checklist before Operation 15 Operating Method 16 How the Machine Makes Ice 16 17 Normal Sounds 17 18 Preparing the Ice Maker for Long Storage 18 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 18 27 Exterior Cleaning 1921 Condenser Cleaning 20 Interior Cleaning 20 Ice Making System Cleaning 23 Control Box 25 Major function 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 30 We reserve...

Page 3: ...he words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION Danger means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in severe personal injury or death Warning means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in extensive product damage serious personal injury or death Caution means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in minor or moderate personal injury or property or equipment dama...

Page 4: ... system s cleaning Replace all panels before operating after servicing or maintenance Unplug the ice maker or disconnect power before cleaning or servicing Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or death Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your ice maker unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician When y...

Page 5: ...or useof sanitizingsolution Donot leaveanysolutioninsidetheicemakerafter cleaning DO NOT touchthecondenser fins Thecondenser fins aresharpandcanbeeasily damaged DO NOT usesolvent based cleaningagentsorabrasives ontheinterior These cleanersmaytransmittasteto theicecubes or damage or discolortheinterior Theicemachinecleanercontainsacids DO NOTuseor mix with anyother solvent based cleanerproducts Use...

Page 6: ...sk of fire electric shock or injury when using your ice maker follow these basic precautions Plug into a grounding wall outlet Do not remove grounding prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Disconnect power before cleaning Disconnect power before servicing SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION Replace all panels before operating Use two or more people to move and install ice maker TECHNICAL INF...

Page 7: ... into the ice maker This user s manual is intended as a resource for persons installing using and servicing the AZ series It contains valuable information on safety and maintenance My company strongly recommends that this manual be kept in a place where it can be accessed when needed The ice maker is designed and manufactured according to the highest standards of safety and performance My company ...

Page 8: ...COMPONENT LOCATIONS Ice cube full sensor Front Ventilation _ i louvers __ Roller _ Side panel Water bin Ice storage bin JJ Ice scoop Control box behind Front cover Power switch ...

Page 9: ...ning tape or glue rub the area briskly with your thumb Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers Wipe with warm water and dry Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue These products can damage the surface of your ice maker Cleaning before use Afte...

Page 10: ...ed locations as shown Choose a well ventilated area with temperatures above 13 C and below 32 C This unit MUST be installed in an area protected from the elements such as wind rain water spray or drips The unit should not be located next to ovens grills or other sources of high heat Installation of the ice maker requires a cold water supply inlet of 19mm O D soft copper tubing with a shut off valv...

Page 11: ...ctions in accordance with state and local codes The unit should be located on a firm and level surface It is important for the ice maker to be leveled in order to work properly If needed you can adjust the height of the ice maker by revolving the feet See the Leveling the Ice Maker section A standard electrical supply ll5VAC 60Hz properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code an...

Page 12: ...of the customer to have a properly grounding wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician Leveling the Ice Maker It is important for the ice maker to be leveled in order to work properly You may need to make several adjustments to level it This type of ice maker has a combination of four feet rollers on the bottom It can be easily moved anywhere by one person You will find the feet rollers...

Page 13: ... attach a 19ram O D 3 Connect water supply pipe to tap and water inlet valve 4 Turn on main water supply and tap Check for water supply connections leaks Tighten any connections Connecting the drain line A gravity drain system is used in this type ice maker NOTE There is a drain line near the ice maker it is the best choice to drain water to the drain line through the drain water pipe rovided with...

Page 14: ...tions for a Electrical requirements b Water supply and drain connections c Leveling the icemaker Enclosed installation An enclosed installation will allow you to install the ice maker under a cabinet or in a kitchen cabinet provided the required clearance space around the ice maker is respected This installation has the same requirements as a mobile installation The unit should be placed in the ca...

Page 15: ... removed from the interior and exterior of the ice maker 2 Did you clean the ice storage bin 3 Have the installation instructions been followed including connecting the machine to water drain and electricity 4 Has the machine been leveled Feet locked 5 Is the ice maker in a site where the ambient temperature is between 13 Cand 32 C and the water temperature within 5 C and 25 C all year round 6 Has...

Page 16: ...as been tested at facto1 T due to long term transit and storage the first batch of cubes must be discarded Never turn the water supply tap offwhen the icemaker is working How the Machine Makes Ice There are two distinct cycles freezing and harvest During the freezing cycle water is sprayed against the evaporator surface In the harvest cycle the ice is released and water enters the machine A comple...

Page 17: ... the harvest cycle the fresh water flows into the machine to dilute the bin water and to rinse the concentrated minerals down the drain Normal Sounds Your new ice maker may make sounds that are not familiar to you Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are The following describes the kinds of sounds that ...

Page 18: ... Disconnect the water supply line from the water inlet valve 3 Disconnect the drain pipe to the drain line or floor drain 4 Allow the ice maker to run for an hour or more until all remaining ice cubes have been ejected from the ice maker assembly 5 Shut off the electric supply at main electrical power source 6 Screw off the nut of the water drain hole at the back of the machine drain out water res...

Page 19: ...rations make sure the power line of the unit is disconnected and the water line is shut off EXCEPTION Ice maker system s cleaning Exterior Cleaning The door and cabinet may be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm water solution such as 28g of dishwashing liquid mixed with 7 5L of warm water Do not use solvent based or abrasive cleaners Use a soft sponge and rinse with clean water Wipe with a sof...

Page 20: ...T touch the conderser fins The condenser fins are sharp and can be easily damaged Interior Cleaning The ice storage bin should be sanitized occasionally Clean the bin before the ice maker is used for the first time and reused after stopping for an extended period of time It is usually convenient to sanitize the bin after the ice making system has been cleaned and the storage bin is empty 1 Disconn...

Page 21: ...that some of the ice cubes are improperly shaped during ice making Cleaning the ice making _ystem shouM follow cleaning of the _prinklet 1 Connect power to the unit and open the door i i 2 Take out the row of flake covers 3 Find the sprinkler and the slideway ii il 20 ...

Page 22: ...r sectors flee forward to the ice mold If the water sectors are free but some sector is not sprayed well using a new teeth brush clean the gap of the nozzle several times The water sector will be OK 5 This kind of cleaning method can t change the cubes quality only the ice cube s shape you can do another cleaning method Remove the slideway from the water bin 6 Find the sprinkler arm and raise it D...

Page 23: ...e thoroughly with clear water 10 Reassembly properly the sprinkler arm slideway and the flake covers 11 After the Icemaker System Cleaning procedure below Ice Making System Cleaning _ e_ it c_ r o _ _ r rt o I o vc_lor drorir_ I_oo Minerals that are removed from water during the freezing cycle will eventually form a hard scaly deposit in the water system Cleaning the system regularly helps remove ...

Page 24: ...king system 3 times Turn on the power to the ice maker Pour 230g of Nickel Safe Ice Maker Cleaning Solution into the water bin Add 230g of tap water After about 5 minutes press down the clean button on the Control Box See figure below and following Note The use of the Ice Maker Cleaner Solution in the water bin during the rinse is not needed The ice machine cleaner contains acids DO NOT use or mix...

Page 25: ... solution to be in contact for at least 3 minutes then dry 10 Repeat step 6 to rinse the ice making system one more time 11 Reassemble the front cover 12 Turn on the power again The machine will return to the regular ice making mode Discard the first batch of ice Control Box See diagram on page 30 Q Clean Ice full Ice size adjust Ice making Q1 Mode Ice harvest i Red LED j Green LED J Yellow LED Co...

Page 26: ...n the yellow LED is flashing the unit is working in the ice harvest mode controlled by a fixed timer 4 CLEAN button When this button is pressed the unit enters the cleaning mode The green and yellow LEDs flash together To stop the cleaning mode just press the button again 5 MODE button Mainly for service When this button is pressed it can change from ice making mode to ice harvest mode or from ice...

Page 27: ...l stop working to keep the cooling system in good working condition 6 Ice cube size is adjustable 7 A sensitive probe and accurate timer enhance the performance of the ice maker 8 Manual clean mode to start or stop the ice making system cleaning 9 Built in compressor protection system TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service If the unit appears to be malfunctioning read through the OPERATION sec...

Page 28: ...duced Spraying of the small nozzle blocked by the ice slideway The water quality is too poor The water line blocks lead to sprinkler pressure of spray isn t enough The ambient temperature and water temperature are high or machine is near some heat source Probable Correction Plug the ice maker in Replace fuse if it happens again call for service to check for a short circuit in the ice maker Turn th...

Page 29: ...oom temperature is out of the stated range The fuse is brown The voltage of the power supply is low The ventilation louvers are covered The ambient temperature and water temperature is too low Normal condensation on the door or some water together with ice Take care when you take out ice Tighten fitting See Connecting the Water Line Tighten the nut Tighten fitting See Connecting the Drain Use the ...